Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this week, had an interesting take on military religious freedom. As he paused to recognized veterans and service members present at the breakfast, he said

Would all those who are present here today who have worn the uniform of the United States of America, would those men and women please stand up and allow us to thank you for your service and putting teeth on your faith in defending our freedom? Thank you for your service.

It’s a fascinating way to think about it.

Pence also emphasized the President’s priority on religious liberty [emphasis added]:

President Trump stands for the religious liberty of every American and the right of our people of faith to live out your convictions in the public square…

I can assure you this President believes that no American should have to violate their conscience to fully participate in American life…

Those are reassuring statements, and at least some action has been taken to bolster those credentials.

Via the Religion Clause.

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